# Why Computing With Time Gives Neuromorphic AI an Edge

- Show: [EE Times Current](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current)
- Published: 2026-09-18
- Length: 57m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current/2026-09-18-why-computing-with-time-gives-neuromorphic-ai-an-edge
- Listen: https://podcast.show/aspencore/episode/155454438/

## Summary

Dr. Ryad Benosman, co-founder of Prophesee and researcher at Johns Hopkins, explains why neuromorphic engineering and event-based vision offer a superior path for AI compared to traditional frame-based computer vision. He details his journey from pure mathematics to building event sensors, commercializing them through Prophesee, and developing retinal prosthetics using optogenetics and silicon implants. Benosman argues that computing with time allows for efficient, low-power processing that mimics biological systems, whereas current AI hits a wall due to power and data inefficiency.

## Chapters

- [0:03](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current/2026-09-18-why-computing-with-time-gives-neuromorphic-ai-an-edge#t=3) Introduction: Dr. Ryad Benosman and Neuromorphic Vision
- [2:05](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current/2026-09-18-why-computing-with-time-gives-neuromorphic-ai-an-edge#t=125) From Mathematics to Event-Based Sensors
- [8:41](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current/2026-09-18-why-computing-with-time-gives-neuromorphic-ai-an-edge#t=521) Founding Prophesee and Hybrid Sensor Design
- [10:45](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current/2026-09-18-why-computing-with-time-gives-neuromorphic-ai-an-edge#t=645) Computing with Time vs. Frames
- [18:40](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current/2026-09-18-why-computing-with-time-gives-neuromorphic-ai-an-edge#t=1120) Retinal Prosthetics and Optogenetics
- [28:13](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current/2026-09-18-why-computing-with-time-gives-neuromorphic-ai-an-edge#t=1693) The Reality of Hardware Startups and Academia
- [35:24](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current/2026-09-18-why-computing-with-time-gives-neuromorphic-ai-an-edge#t=2124) The Future of Neuromorphic AI
- [41:28](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current/2026-09-18-why-computing-with-time-gives-neuromorphic-ai-an-edge#t=2488) Commentary: Ralph Etienne-Cummings on Prosthetics and Funding

## Topics

- [AI & machine learning](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/ai-and-machine-learning)
- [Sensors & measurement in products](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sensors)
- [Medical & health devices](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/medical-devices)
- [Starting a product company](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/starting-a-company)
- [Chips, FPGAs & semiconductors](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/chips-and-fpgas)
- [Careers & education](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/engineering-careers-and-education)

## Most relevant to

companies scaling up

## Mentioned

- Prophesee (company)
- EPFL (other)
- Meta (company)
- Johns Hopkins University (other)
- Sony (company)
- DARPA (company)
- I AM Chip (company)

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